Analyzer Offers Shorter Measuring Time, Smaller Sample Size

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences’ Vi-CELL MetaFLEX analyzer offers a new approach for the bioprocessing market.

The small footprint system is designed for micro to large-scale cell culture applications, and delivers fast, accurate bioanalytical analysis (measuring pH, pO2, pCO2, glucose, lactate, electrolytes and more parameters). The compact and reliable analyzer is capable of being operational for more than 22 hours a day, with a turnaround time of less than 60 seconds. The sensor is based on thick-film technology–several layers of ceramic slabs, microelectrodes and membranes; miniaturization of conventional electrodes. The result is a shorter measuring time, and smaller sample size. The instrument is able to store up to 2,000 results on-board, with an automated sampling arm so that samples can be introduced from a syringe, tube, microfuge or Vi-CELL sample cup. The only consumables required are the sensor cassette and solution pack.